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Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 5A0001 OSH Act General Duty Paragraph
Inspection Nr: 307572206
Citation: 01001
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Status: X
Initial Penalty: $1,500.00
Current Penalty: $750.00
Issuance Date: 03/18/2005
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 1
Abatement Date: 03/25/2005
Gravity: 10
Report ID: 0112300
Contest Date:
Final Order:
Related Event Code (REC): R
Emphasis:
| Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penalty | I: Informal Settlement | 04/29/2005 | $750.00 | 03/25/2005 | Serious | |
| Penalty | Z: Issued | 03/18/2005 | $1,500.00 | 03/25/2005 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 001 Hazard: CUTS
Section 5(a)(1) of the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970: The employer did not furnish employment and a place of employment which were free from recognized hazards that were causing or likely to cause death or serious physical harm to employees in that employees were exposed to amputation hazards while cutting short lengths of unsecured pipes, using a Ridgid miter saw with an incompatible DeWalt chop saw metal cutting wheel. Among other methods, some feasible and acceptable abatement methods are as follows: 1. Use only 10" saw blade which meets the requirements of Ridgid's recommended accessories in the owner's manual; 2. Always secure small lengths of stock when cutting with this saw.